In the Life of A Self-Publishing Mama

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LaTasha Reynolds is the CEO/President of Bryla J Publishing, Creative Director of Bryla J Couture, and the host of In the Life of A Self-Publishing Mama. She is a mother, wife, and career woman juggling the new journey of self-publishing her first children's book called Bryla's Amazing Imagination: Bryla Visits the Moon. LaTasha shares her experiences, knowledge, offers advice, and engage in real-life matters. Her mission is to inform, educate, challenge, and encourage those who are considering the journey or currently on the path. Book available on Amazon: Bryla’s Amazing Imagination

LaTasha Reynolds


    • Oct 25, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    This Is A Marathon and Not A Sprint

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 59:24


    After coming back from a long hiatus, I fill you in on my latest progress, share my experience about not setting expectations too high, using your tools, and dealing with discouragement. It's all part of the journey, but staying optimistic and executing is the key! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brylajpublishing/message

    Here I Am World

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2021 29:35


    In episode 26, I share my joy as being an official published author, update you about my self-publishing journey, and acknowledge Juneteenth. Here's to unity and liberation! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brylajpublishing/message

    It's Happening Pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2021 20:22


    In episode 25, I overcome the drawbacks and prepare for the arrival of my book proofs! I share with you my updates and encourage writers to strategize for their marketing plans. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brylajpublishing/message

    The Drawbacks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2021 44:40


    In episode 24, I share with you the unforeseen drawbacks that can postpone your publish date. I give advice about pricing strategy and how to be better prepared for launching via KDP. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brylajpublishing/message

    It's Happening

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2021 18:04


    In episode 23, I share my great news and shoutout my team. The sweet taste of victory is near as I gear up to publish! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brylajpublishing/message

    Meet My Inspiration: Bryla J. Reynolds

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2021 23:18


    In episode 22, Bryla J, my daughter, joins me for her first interview as my first special guest. Bryla shares her excitement about being a main character and shares her love of reading. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brylajpublishing/message

    What Is Your Legacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2021 41:07


    In episode 21, I keep you updated on my book progress and we talk about leaving a legacy for your reader. What do you want them to remember about you? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brylajpublishing/message

    Seuss Be Gone

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2021 36:58


    In episode 20, we talk about my book progress and the bias works of Seuss in children's literature. Warning: episode contents strong language --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brylajpublishing/message

    Creating a Copyright Page

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2021 43:45


    In episode 19, we talk about creating a simple or extended copyright page for your book. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brylajpublishing/message

    Manage Your Book Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2021 47:56


    In episode 18, we talk about effectively managing your book project and tips for getting to the end. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brylajpublishing/message

    If It Doesn't Bleed, It Doesn't Lead

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2021 45:56


    In episode 17, I share some advice from a blog to help give your writing journey meaning as you build your audience. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brylajpublishing/message

    My Self-Publishing Progress

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2021 16:30


    In episode 16, I give you an update on my progress and what's to come in the future. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brylajpublishing/message

    ISBN Me Please

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2021 55:05


    In episode 15, we talk about ISBN/barcodes, avoiding scams, and my thoughts about the newest app called Clubhouse. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brylajpublishing/message

    Tips For Having A Successful Kickstarter

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 44:46


    In episode 14, we wrap up 2020 with tips from other authors on having a successful Kickstarter campaign (Pt.III) and digging deep into your “why”. Happy New Year 2021! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brylajpublishing/message

    Jump, Your Destiny Will Catch You

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 25:28


    In episode 13, the conversation is about addressing your mindset, your destiny, and stop playing it safe because you aren't making progress. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brylajpublishing/message

    My Opinion About Kickstarter

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 58:58


    In episode 12, we continue the discussion about Kickstarter Pt II. I share my experience, opinion, and advice about Kickstarter campaigns. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brylajpublishing/message

    I Need Funding For My Self-Publish Book

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 17:18


    In episode 11, I share some creative ways of funding your project such as using Kickstarter (Pt. 1). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brylajpublishing/message

    Introducing My Book to the World

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2020 20:19


    In episode 10, I introduce my first children's book, Bryla's Amazing Imagination: Bryla Visits the Moon. This is my first debut! Join in on what's going on! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brylajpublishing/message

    Fear of Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2020 14:56


    In episode 9, we talk about how fear can keep you from your destiny and issues that could be causing them. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brylajpublishing/message

    How Much Does It Cost To Publish A Book?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 26:17


    In episode 8, we discuss the cost it takes to publish a book and real-life matters. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brylajpublishing/message

    I've Finished Writing, Now What

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2020 39:10


    In episode 6, we talk about preparing a manuscript, getting your work copyrighted, and how I found an illustrator. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brylajpublishing/message

    Protect Thine Self

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2020 45:42


    In episode 7, we talk about things to avoid in a contract and the differences between printing companies. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brylajpublishing/message

    Create Before You Consume

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 47:40


    In episode 5, we talk about writing styles/types and the importance of editing. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brylajpublishing/message

    You Need To Be Disciplined

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 25:12


    In episode 4, we talk about having discipline, how to handle negative reviews, and networking. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brylajpublishing/message

    So, What's Stopping You

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 23:40


    In episode 3, we talk about procrastination, conducting research (target audience), and diversity in the industry. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brylajpublishing/message

    So, You Want To Self-Publish

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2020 30:30


    In this episode, we talk about the pros and cons of traditional vs self-publishing, finding your why, and what it takes to be a self-published author (characteristics). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brylajpublishing/message

    Introducing Myself and My Inspiration

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 18:01


    In this episode of “In the Life of a Self-Publishing Mama ,” I introduce myself and the inspiration behind my writing, which is my daughter Bryla J. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brylajpublishing/message

    In the Life of A Self-Publishing Mama (Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 0:38


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